Erik Greb joined the staff of Neurology Reviews in January 2012. Since then, he has attended scientific conferences, conducted video interviews, and written about clinical research in multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and other neurologic disorders. In addition to news articles, Erik has written investigative stories about multiple sclerosis, headache, and epilepsy. He previously wrote about pharmaceutical manufacturing, drug formulation and delivery, quality assurance, and regulation for Pharmaceutical Technology.
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High blood pressure at any age speeds cognitive decline
Prehypertension was also linked to accelerated cognitive decline.
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Blood pressure treatment reduces bleeding in ICH
The management of blood pressure in ICH is complex. Timing, type of drug, and type of patient must be considered.
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Concussion linked to risk for dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and ADHD
A history of multiple concussions strengthened the association between concussion and subsequent mood and anxiety disorder, dementia, and...
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Late-onset epilepsy tied to a threefold increased dementia risk
The findings support a bidirectional relationship between dementia and epilepsy.
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Gene-replacement therapy shows promise in X-linked myotubular myopathy
An investigational gene therapy decreases ventilator dependence and may improve motor development in children with a rare, life-threatening...
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Ataluren delays disease milestones in patients with nonsense mutation DMD
Patients who received ataluren in addition to standard of care were 2.2 years older when they lost ambulation, compared with patients receiving...
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Newer DMTs are more effective than injectable DMTs in pediatric MS
A retrospective study suggests that the safety and tolerability of newer disease-modifying therapies are the same in children as in adults.
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Cerebral blood flow may predict children’s recovery from persistent postconcussion symptoms
Higher cerebral blood flow at 4-6 weeks post injury is associated with poor recovery at 10 weeks among children with concussion.
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Nusinersen provides continued benefits to presymptomatic children with SMA
Most children developed normally in an interim analysis of the NURTURE trial that did not find any new safety concerns.
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Neutrophil granulocyte markers may distinguish between demyelinating diseases
Evaluating CSF for neutrophil granulocyte markers may help distinguish between MS, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders, and anti–myelin...
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Preventive treatment delays first seizure onset in tuberous sclerosis complex
Administering vigabatrin before the first seizure may reduce the risk and severity of epilepsy, compared with conventional treatment.
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Comorbidity burden is greater among children with tics than children with stereotypies
Among children, tics are associated with a higher number of neurologic consultations and a greater likelihood of pharmacologic or behavioral...
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Bacteria may be associated with risk of MS relapse
A study of patients with pediatric-onset MS suggests that methanogenesis pathways may play a role in the risk of relapse.
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Women with MS may have increased subclinical disease activity during pregnancy
Serum levels of neurofilament light increase among women with MS during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
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Researchers identify five cognitive phenotypes in MS
Clinical and imaging examinations suggest discrete profiles of cognitive dysfunction with distinct neuroanatomical foundations.